Raising a Secure and Confident Child: Strategies for Parents As parents, we play a crucial role in shaping our children’s self-confidence and emotional security. Here are practical strategies to help you foster confidence in your child: Lead by Example: Children learn from observing their parents. Demonstrate confidence even when facing challenges. Show them how to […]
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Adverse childhood experiences — such as parental separation — could lead to a heavier financial burden later in life. And it could cost Singapore’s economy an estimated $1.18 billion annually. Click here to find out more from Channel News Asia
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What is it? Prodromal schizophrenia, also known as the schizophrenia prodrome, represents the earliest stage of brain degeneration that precedes the full onset of schizophrenia. During this phase, individuals experience mild or moderate changes in perceptions and behavior, but they do not yet have delusions or more serious difficulties associated with schizophrenia1. Identifying prodromal schizophrenia is crucial
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Preparing a child for primary school involves more than just academic readiness; it also includes nurturing their social and emotional skills. Here’s a guide for parents: 1. Foster Emotional Literacy: Teach your child to recognize and express emotions. Discuss feelings, use emotion words, and encourage empathy. Read books that explore emotions and discuss characters’ feelings.
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Marriage Counselling Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy, provides a safe space for partners to address issues and improve their relationship. Here’s what you need to know: Purpose of Marriage Counseling: Communication: Couples often seek counseling due to communication breakdowns. A therapist helps them express feelings, needs, and concerns effectively. Conflict Resolution: Counseling teaches
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What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder (DSM-5) that primarily affects accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Key features of dyslexia include difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory, and verbal processing speed. It occurs across a range of intellectual abilities1. Diagnosis of Dyslexia: There is no single test for dyslexia. Diagnosis involves considering various factors:
Mindful Breathing: A Path to Inner Calm What Is Mindful Breathing? Mindful breathing is a practice available to all, offering numerous benefits for our well-being. By intentionally focusing on our breath, we can reduce stress, enhance clarity, and promote happiness1. It’s like having a pocket-sized tranquility tool at your disposal! The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Breathing
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AI in Mental Health: A Transformative Journey 1. Diagnostic Accuracy and Prediction AI algorithms analyze vast amounts of data to predict and detect mental health disorders. For instance, an AI assessment tool achieved 89% accuracy in identifying and classifying patients’ conditions using just 28 questions, without human input1. Early detection can lead to timely interventions. 2. Therapeutic Chatbots and
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The what? A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and emotional disorders. Their training includes medical school and a residency in psychiatry, allowing them to understand the biological, psychological, and social aspects of mental health. Here are some of the key responsibilities and functions of
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Taking into account the number of publications/studies, academic programs, and/or practicing professionals, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is arguably the gold standard of the psychotherapy field. However, recently, some colleagues have argued for plurality in psychotherapy, questioning the status of CBT as the gold standard in psychotherapy (1), because many studies are of low quality and/or
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